IFK Norrkoping (W)

vs

Eskilstuna United (W)

Preview

IFK Norrkoping (W)

• IFK Norrkoping (W) sit 10th and have two points from their first three games.
• They are on the back of two straight draws in Damallsvenskan.
• Their last five results show one win, two draws and two losses.
• They followed a 1-2 away win over AIK (W) with consecutive 1-1 ties against Malmo FF (W) and Djurgardens IF FF (W).
• Stellan Karlsson has shaped the team into a high-pressing, energetic unit since taking charge in January 2025.

Eskilstuna United (W)

• Eskilstuna United (W) sit 9th and have three points from two games.
• Their two Damallsvenskan results are a 2-1 home win over Vittsjo GIK (W) and a 3-0 away loss to Vaxjo (W).
• Rickard Johansson has set up a pragmatic, low-to-mid block since arriving in January.
• They rely on defensive discipline and a rapid counter-attack to make up for lower possession.

Key Players

• Paula Klingspor - 1 assist in 3 Damallsvenskan games.
• Emma Engstroem - 1 goal in 3 games.

Betting Insights

• Market lists the home side at 1.6 odds.
• Home-field advantage should be considered when weighing the market.
• The match features contrasting styles: IFK’s front three and attacking fullbacks versus Eskilstuna’s compact, counter-attacking setup.

Prediction

• Back IFK Norrkoping (W) to win.
• The rationale is IFK’s energy and pressing approach, which should allow them to push the pace against Eskilstuna’s compact defence.